Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & Folklore Urban Legends of NYC w/ Greg Young of The Bowery Boys
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Apr 30, 2025 Greg Young, co-host and producer of The Bowery Boys, shares his expertise on New York City's haunting history and urban legends. He recounts the eerie tale of Olive Thomas, a ghost haunting the New Amsterdam Theater, alongside personal ghost tour experiences. The conversation dives into how the city's rich tapestry of history influences its ghostly narratives and societal fears. With a dash of humor, Greg discusses how folklore can shape real estate dynamics and reflects on quirky spirits like Mickey at the haunted Ear Inn.
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Olive Thomas Haunts Theater
- Olive Thomas, a flapper and dancer at the New Amsterdam Theater, is a famously haunted figure in NYC ghost lore.
- Greg Young experienced a light bulb bursting above him in the theater, attributing it to Olive's ghost.
NYC's Unique Ghost Story Mix
- NYC's diverse history yields many urban ghost legends, blending rural and urban tales.
- Its unique mixture of past urban density and immigrant culture enriches its ghost story landscape.
Live NYC Ghost Story Shows
- Greg Young performs live storytelling cabarets of NYC ghost stories at Joe's Pub with music for maximum spookiness.
- These shows allow storytelling ghosts to be shared in a theatrical, immersive format.